A convertible bed bumper apparatus includes first and second elongate members each including a flat side extending between opposing first and second flat ends; a first fastening element at the first flat end of the first elongate member and a second fastening element at the first flat end of the second elongate member; the first and second elongate members being integrally joined together adjacent the respective flat sides of the respective first flat ends; the first and second elongate members being selectively operable between a stowed configuration, wherein the respective flat sides of the first and second elongate members are brought into congruent abutment, and an operational configuration, wherein the respective first flat ends of the first and second elongate members are brought into congruent abutment; the first and second fastening elements being sized and configured for engagement when the first and second elongate members are in the operational configuration.

A convertible bed bumper apparatus includes first and second elongate members each including a flat side extending between opposing first and second flat ends; a first fastening element at the first flat end of the first elongate member and a second fastening element at the first flat end of the second elongate member; the first and second elongate members being integrally joined together adjacent the respective flat sides of the respective first flat ends; the first and second elongate members being selectively operable between a stowed configuration, wherein the respective flat sides of the first and second elongate members are brought into congruent abutment, and an operational configuration, wherein the respective first flat ends of the first and second elongate members are brought into congruent abutment; the first and second fastening elements being sized and configured for engagement when the first and second elongate members are in the operational configuration.

Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element that has a first end portion and a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface of the support element. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A riser element is configured to be coupled proximate to the second end portion of the support element. A body element is configured to be disposed on at least one of the support element or the riser element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected together by an arc portion.

An orthopedic cushion includes a head support segment and a torso support segment. The head support segment has a width between first and second ends thereof. The torso support segment is connected to the head support segment at a middle region of the head support segment halfway between the first and second ends. The torso support segment has a width between first and second lateral edges thereof. The width of the torso support segment is less than the width of the head support segment to define a first well and a second well on either side of the torso support segment adjacent the head support segment. The first well is defined along the first lateral edge, and the second well is defined along the second lateral edge.

A therapeutic pillow which supports a user's head, neck, upper back and lower back so that the user maintains a neutral posture while lying in an inclined position. The pillow is comprised of one or more pieces. The pillow is generally wedge shaped and contoured. The contours are designed to conform to the curvature of the head, neck, upper back and lower back of a person standing with perfect posture, or in a neutral position, in order to provide the best support. This can be based on average dimensions, or it can be custom made for a specific individual.

Systems, devices and methods for enhancing the experience of chilled beverages are provided. In some embodiments, a set of holding structures, weights and/or magnets associated with a drinking vessel applies holding force(s) to ice within a drinking vessel. In some embodiments, a beverage is then poured over the ice, at least partially submerging it and chilling the beverage. In some method embodiments, suction-molds with customized shapes and designs are used as the water is frozen within the drinking vessel, creating ice sculptures affixed to the inside of the drinking vessel. In other aspects, holding pressure is maintained even if the frozen water partially melts. In some embodiments, a control system within weights or the drinking vessel implements lighting effects, cooling effects, and gas or other infusions, into the beverage.

An adjustable bed (10) includes a frame (20) and an adjustable mattress support platform having a plurality of articulated mattress support sections (12-18) pivotally mounted for relative angular adjustment with respect to the frame. The mattress support sections including at least one adjustable backrest support section (12) and at least one adjustable mattress bend support section (13) adjacent to the backrest section, actuator means (40) for effecting co-ordinated pivotal movement of the adjustable mattress support sections for reconfiguring the bed between a flat lowered configuration and a raised configuration for supporting an occupant in flat or raised positions.

Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element and a conformable riser element adjacent the support element. The riser element and the support element collectively form a body support member configured to support a user and define a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the user's arm. The riser element and the support element are each disposed within a casing formed at least in part with a stretch material. In some embodiments, the riser element includes a polyester filler material and the stretch material includes a four-way stretch material. The four-way stretch material in combination with the polyester filler material enables the riser element to be conformable.

A pillow system includes a body pillow, a torso pillow, and a slipcover that is positionable over the body pillow and torso pillow. The slipcover includes an upper portion, a lower portion, a central portion positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion, a pocket, and an elongate material band that operably connects the pocket with the central portion of the slipcover. The slipcover is designed to enclose the body pillow and the pocket is designed to enclose the torso pillow. The pocket is extendable from the slipcover to position the torso pillow distally of the body pillow and thereby enable a user to lay atop the material band with the torso pillow and body pillow positioned on opposite sides of the user’s body.

A pillow system includes a body pillow, a torso pillow, and a slipcover that is positionable over the body pillow and torso pillow. The slipcover includes an upper portion, a lower portion, a central portion positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion, a pocket, and an elongate material band that operably connects the pocket with the central portion of the slipcover. The slipcover is designed to enclose the body pillow and the pocket is designed to enclose the torso pillow. The pocket is extendable from the slipcover to position the torso pillow distally of the body pillow and thereby enable a user to lay atop the material band with the torso pillow and body pillow positioned on opposite sides of the user’s body.